Police said they are on high alert Wednesday night in Vicksburg after awoman was raped inside her home.

Investigators said they received a call at about 7 a.m. reporting that a woman had been sexually assaulted at her home on Drummond Street. They said it's not clear if the attacker took off on foot or by car.

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Police said the 55-year-old woman was taken to River Region Hospital for her injuries.

Neighbor Jeremy Russell said he has lived on Drummond Street since February, and he was alarmed to hear that the police are looking for a man who committed a sexual assault in his community.

"I'm kind of shocked. I didn't think things like that would happen on this street," Russell said.

Police said the woman was home alone when the attacker broke into her house.

"I am kind of nervous that my wife stays here home alone, and there's somebody that's out and about, possibly sexual assaulting people. I am glad I have an alarm system and got some neighbors that do like to help watch out," Russell said.

Police said the woman couldn't get up to call 911 after the attack, but was able to set off an alarm.

"I would do anything that I possibly can to help apprehend the suspects," neighbor John Parsons said.

"I feel sorry for them. I really do. Whoever did it, they ought to get him," Frances Parsons, another neighbor, said.

Police said they'll be knocking on doors Thursday to ask neighbors for clues. They said they don't believe the case is related to any other incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).